SAISD Foundation Innovative Grant recipients announced

Through a total of $88,333 – one of the largest amounts ever given since the foundation was formed in 2007 - recipients will be able to finance specially-designed lessons for their students.

Innovative Grant recipients were announced during a Sept. 1 news conference at Brackenridge High School. The grant for that campus – along with one given to SAISD’s math department to purchase teaching equipment for high schools Districtwide – were given in honor of the late Chris McBrayer, who taught science and math there for 16 years.

After the announcement, recipients learned of their selection from balloon-carrying foundation trustees, SAISD School Board members, alumni and local supporters through surprise visits to their classrooms and offices.

Since the fall of 2007 the SAISD Foundation has awarded total of $498,723 through 489 innovative and new teacher supply grants, benefiting 52,885 students.

Innovative Grant recipients for the 2011-12 school year and their projects are: